Commodity Roundup: Gold set for weekly gain amid geopolitical tensions, crude oil dips
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 07 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Oil Prices Update: Crude oil prices rose due to easing U.S. tariff concerns and anticipated economic stimulus from China, while Brent prices increased amid OPEC's output plans, although Goldman Sachs warned of potential demand declines affecting future price forecasts.
Natural Gas and Precious Metals Trends: Natural gas prices fell due to high output and expected lower demand; meanwhile, gold prices increased slightly as the U.S. dollar weakened, with other precious metals like platinum and silver experiencing minor declines.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
